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June 4, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Why I Think it’s Dumb to Not Use Business Cards

Why I Think it’s Dumb to Not Use Business Cards

I was at a conference sponsored by a large high-tech firm, and because they were a high-tech firm, they were going to be fancy and high-tech and put QR codes on everyone’s namebadge with their contact info.  In theory, you would scan the QR code with your smartphone and download their info directly and this […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: Business card, business networking, conferences, follow-up, LinkedIn, linkedin training, networking, networking training, online networking, professional networking, sales

July 29, 2012 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Three Reasons People Fail at Networking

In the past few years, I’ve found that people either love the idea of business networking or they think it’s a complete waste of time.  How is it that some people build flourishing businesses based on the power of their network, while others fail to build any sort of connections at all? Since I’ve started running networking […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Follow Up, Networking Plan Tagged With: business networking, givers gain, networking group, networking plan, networking skills, professional networking

December 12, 2011 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Good Networkers Always Have Jobs

People that are good at building and maintaining a strong professional network are rarely unemployed for long; and it’s not just because they know a lot of people who can hire them.  It’s because the competencies that are necessary for successful networking are highly sought after in the job market.  When you are actively networking, […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business networking, communication, communication skills, confidence, employment, interviews, jobseeker, networking, networking skills, professional networking, self-esteem, self-worth, soft skills, teamwork

October 24, 2011 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Networking and Dating

If you have ever stepped back and watched the action at a business networking event, the resemblance to a singles bar is uncanny (and slightly unnerving).  Think about it, there’s a bunch of people wandering around, nervously approaching people they don’t know because they’re hoping to meet that special someone that will make their life better.  […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Introduction Skills, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business, business networking, dating, introductions, marketing, networking, online dating, professional networking, relationships, sales, singles, singles bar, training

August 29, 2011 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

3 Keys to Introducing Yourself to a Group

At some point in your professional career you are going to have to stand up in front of a group of people and introduce yourself.  It might be at a formal networking event where everyone is going around the room and giving their “elevator speech”, or maybe it’s a professional conference where you are each […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Introduction Skills Tagged With: business, business networking, charisma, communication skills, communications, elevator pitch, elevator speech, introductions, networking, platform skills, professional networking, project, public speaking, volume

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